I review why there is a fee when a patient requests a medication renewal without coming into the office. It involves reviewing the patient chart among other procedures. It is not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan. If you ask for a service to be provided, there is fee for this service for most people. THere are exceptions for those over 65 or of limited financial means.

Your calls about:

• Long-term use of asthma and cholesterol-lowering medications. What is the risk/benefit using these over many years?
• New diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis. What is this condition?
• Why do some people with atrial fibrillation prescribed anticoagulant meds (Blood thinners)?